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Use of 100 kV versus 120 kV in computed tomography pulmonary angiography in the detection of pulmonary embolism: effect on radiation dose and image quality.

Maninderpal Kaur Gill, Anushya Vijayananthan, Gnana Kumar, Kasthoori Jayarani, Kwan-Hoong Ng, Zhonghua Sun

PubMed · 2015 · 34 citations · 31 references

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Reducing the tube voltage from 120 to 100 kV in CTPA allows a significant reduction of radiation dose without significant loss of diagnostic image quality.

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Exposure to Low-Dose Ionizing Radiation from Medical Imaging Procedures

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The Role of CT Pulmonary Angiography in the Investigation of Unilateral Pleural Effusions

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British Thoracic Society guidelines for the management of suspected acute pulmonary embolism

Thorax · 2003 · 684 citations · Full text

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Multidetector-Row Computed Tomography in Suspected Pulmonary Embolism

Arnaud Perrier, Pierre‐Marie Roy, Olivier Sanchez et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2005 · 636 citations · Full text